Gabriel Moreno has 3 hits, scores twice and has RBI as Diamondbacks beat Cubs
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on FridayJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PAUL SEWALD #38 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
1-2 W-L •
1.13 WHIP •
4.31 ERA
1-2 W-L
1.13 WHIP
4.31 ERA
Secures 13th save Sewald picked up the save over Atlanta on Thursday, allowing one hit over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one.
Impact Sewald entered the game with a one-run lead in the ninth and retired the first two batters before coughing up a single to Marcell Ozuna. However, the reliever was able to quickly put out the fire, getting Adam Duvall to ground out for the final out of the contest. The save was Sewald's 13th of the season and he's now converted each of his last two save opportunities after previously blowing three straight.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Pfaadt outpitches Max Fried, Diamondbacks beat Braves 1-0
Brandon Pfaadt outpitched Max Fried in six strong innings, Jake McCarthy made a leaping grab at the wall in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 1-...JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs 12th save Sewald pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save over Atlanta on Wednesday.
Impact Sewald entered the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth and needed only eight pitches to retire the side for his 12th save of the campaign. It was a nice bounceback effort for the reliever, who had allowed multiple runs in three consecutive outings prior to Wednesday's appearance. It was also Sewald's third appearance in which he didn't allow any hits or walks over his last six.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Suárez comes up big, Sewald gets back on track in D-backs victory PHOENIX -- Eugenio Suárez finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored, Ketel Marte added his 18th homer and the Diamondbacks scored...
JULY 11 • MLB.COM
Disappoints again Monday Sewald blew a save against Atlanta on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning.
Impact Sewald entered in the top of the ninth with Arizona holding a two-run lead and retired the first two batters he faced. However, he couldn't seal the deal, giving up a single followed by a game-tying two-run homer off the bat of Sean Murphy. The blown save was Sewald's third straight, and he's allowed seven runs on seven hits while serving up three homers over 1.2 innings during that span. Sewald had completed 17 straight scoreless appearances prior to the downturn, and manager Torey Lovullo confirmed after the contest that the veteran reliever will remain the team's closer for the time being, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Takes second straight loss Sewald (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out, taking a blown save and the loss versus the Padres on Friday.
Impact After a sterling start to the year, Sewald has fallen flat to begin July. He's allowed five runs over two appearances this month, resulting in a blown save and a loss in both instances. He's now at a 3.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 17.1 innings while converting 11 of his 13 save chances on the year. The Diamondbacks already lagging behind in the wild-card race, and Sewald's newfound struggles won't help them make up ground. If he continues to falter, he may have to settle for being part of a closer committee with a new team if he's traded this month.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Takes second straight loss Sewald (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out, taking a blown save and the loss versus the Padres on Friday.
Impact After a sterling start to the year, Sewald has fallen flat to begin July. He's allowed five runs over two appearances this month, resulting in a blown save and a loss in both instances. He's now at a 3.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 17.1 innings while converting 11 of his 13 save chances on the year. The Diamondbacks are already lagging behind in the wild-card race, and Sewald's newfound struggles won't help them make up ground. If he continues to falter, he may have to settle for being part of a closer committee with a new team if he's traded this month.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Falters versus Dodgers Sewald (0-1) took the loss and a blown save Tuesday versus the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Sewald's 15.2-inning scoreless streak came to an end, and he also took his first blown save of the year. He labored in the ninth inning and ended up giving up a game-tying double to Freddie Freeman, who then scored on Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off single. Sewald is now 11-for-12 in save chances while sporting a 1.56 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 17.1 innings. He is unlikely to lose the closer job as long as he's with Arizona, though he's on a one-year contract for a struggling team and could be flipped before the July 30 trade deadline.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 11th save Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Athletics.
Impact Sewald has picked up saves in four straight appearances and in seven of his 10 outings in June. The closer has been virtually untouchable this month, allowing two hits, two walks and two hit batsmen while striking out six over 8.2 innings. He's a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances with a 0.57 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 15.2 innings overall.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Converts 10th save Sewald allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins.
Impact Sewald needed 17 pitches (nine strikes) to close out this contest, earning his 10th save in as many chances this year. He's on a 13.2-inning scoreless streak -- the only run he's allowed this year came in his season debut after he started the year on the injured list. Sewald has maintained a stellar 0.61 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings this season.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Marte knocks in go-ahead run in 7th and Diamondbacks edge Twins 5-4
Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield hit in the seventh as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-3
Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive home runs in the second inning, Ketel Marte singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San D...JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ketel Marte tries to waken NL champion Arizona Diamondbacks from season-long slumber
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Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Gets Into Spat With Mets Fan The bad blood lives on between Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald and his former team, the New York Mets. More specifically, the New Y...
JUNE 2 • OUTKICK.COM
Jordan Montgomery throws 6 quality innings and Diamondbacks hang on to beat Marlins 3-2
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D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweep
Joc Pederson and Christian Walker both had two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 6-4MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits go-ahead RBI double in eighth to lead Diamondbacks over Reds 2-1
Brandon Pfaadt threw seven stellar innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not used in save opportunity Sewald did not enter Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds.
Impact Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo used Kevin Ginkel to close out what was a 4-2 lead to begin the bottom of the ninth inning, but he ran into trouble, allowing a walk and two singles. Lovullo turned to Joe Mantiply to close out the game. Presumably, the manager didn't want to push Sewald so soon after missing a month-and-a-half with an oblique injury; he threw 15 pitches Tuesday in his first game off the injured list.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Cincy marks triumphant return for Sewald This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...
MAY 8 • MLB.COM
D-backs reinstate RHP Paul Sewald from IL The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Paul Sewald from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.Sewald began the season...
MAY 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
D-backs reinstate RHP Paul Sewald from IL The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Paul Sewald from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.Sewald began the season...
MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
D-backs Closer Paul Sewald Cleared to Return After Successful Rehab Outing Torey Lovullo also gave positive updates on Eduardo Rodriguez, Alek Thomas and Geraldo Perdomo
MAY 5 • SI.COM
Throwing side session Wednesday Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Sewald's last bullpen session, which was scheduled for Sunday, was put on hold after he experienced soreness following an appearance for Triple-A Reno. However, it's positive news that he's been cleared to toss a side session later in the week. The team will likely determine Sewald's next steps after his upcoming bullpen.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Activation coming soon Sewald (oblique) is meeting with the Diamondbacks' medical team to determine whether he needs another rehab appearance or is ready to be activated, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Repub...
Impact Sewald allowed one unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. It sounds like that could be the only rehab appearance he'll need, with manager Torey Lovullo saying Wednesday that Sewald is "getting extremely close." It's also possible the club will ask the veteran reliever to make one more rehab appearance before rejoining them when they return home Monday. Either way, the Diamondbacks should be getting their closer back soon. Sewald has been out all season with a strained left oblique.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
